Patients benefit from recording postoperative instructions after ankle fracture surgery

Patients benefit from recording postoperative instructions after ankle fracture surgery

We initiated a prospective study to assess patient comfort level and perceived utility of an audiovideo recording of post-operative instructions given that many patients demonstrate poor comprehension and retention of this information. Twenty-five adult patients who underwent surgical treatment for...

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Main Authors: Sam Y. Jiang, MD, Blake J. Schultz, MD, Arlene J. Garcia, BS, Michael J. Gardner, MD, Julius A. Bishop, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases
Subjects:
Ankle
Fractures
Patient education
Patient satisfaction
Postoperative care
Rehabilitation
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667396721000483

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